If there is one thing you know about Maryland, is we have plenty of insects and arachnids. Some like the ladybug are fantastic and protect your rose bushes from aphids. Others can be a little bit good, and a little …

No human likes to be stung by a bee, wasp, or other stinging insect, but what about our four-legged friends? Because dogs typically have curious and playful natures, they are particularly susceptible to putting their nose (and …

Have you ever asked the question, what types of insects by my house? Have you ever wondered what insect species are in the State of Virginia? Unfortunately, insects do not care about state lines. They don’t worry about boundary fences; …

Finding wasps around yard, you know their nests have to be close by. Wasp nests don’t look like the hives of honeybees, which are roundish and made of wax and honeycomb. Wasp nests are made of a papery substance that …

There is always a worry when you get stung that it might cause an allergic reaction. You have seen plenty of television programs that detail anaphylaxis. You might even have a friend who carries an Epi-Pen. If you have never …

Late summer and early fall is when wasps become prolific and aggressive. To protect yourself from these dangerous pests, consider these four things around your home that may be attracting wasps this time of year: